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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Stone Cold TouchBy: Jennifer L. ArmentroutReleased: October 21, 2014Source: PurchasedPurchase the Book: Amazon"Every touch has its price Layla
Shaw is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life—no easy task
for a seventeen-year-old who’s pretty sure things can’t get worse. Her
impossibly gorgeous best friend, Zayne, is forever off-limits thanks to
the mysterious powers of her soul-stealing kiss. The Warden clan that
has always protected her is suddenly keeping dangerous secrets. And she
can barely think about Roth, the wickedly hot demon prince who
understood her in ways no one else could. But sometimes rock
bottom is only the beginning. Because suddenly Layla’s powers begin to
evolve, and she’s offered a tantalizing taste of what has always been
forbidden. Then, when she least expects it, Roth returns, bringing news
that could change her world forever. She’s finally getting what she
always wanted, but with hell literally breaking loose and the body count
adding up, the price may be higher than Layla is willing to pay…" (Summary from goodreads.com)I loved Stone Cold Touch! This sequel was absolutely worth the wait. The first book, White Hot Kiss, is one of my top favorite Jennifer L. Armentrout books and Stone Cold Touch lived up to all of my expectations and more.

Stone Cold Touch picks up briefly after where White Hot Kiss ended. Layla is still dealing with the aftermath of what happened and the secrets that the Wardens kept from her. Her powers are also starting to evolve. Layla definitely grows a lot more in this book as she starts to come to terms with what happened in the previous book, but also with these new issues that have been revealed.

Then there is Zayne and Roth. I already have fallen in love with these characters, but I loved that this time I got to see a different side to both of them.

I really loved that we saw Layla interact more with characters that she didn't necessarily spend a whole lot of time with in the previous book. First I loved seeing more of the relationship that she shares with Zayne and how it continues to grow. Then I loved seeing more of her friendship with Stacey. I finished this book in one day because I couldn't put it down. The plot was captivating. There was a great balance of action, suspense, humor, and romance. I really liked that while reading it felt like I was trying to solve the newest drama alongside these characters. There were even some moments that took me by surprise.

Overall I loved Stone Cold Touch it was a great addition to a really exciting series that is packed with fantastic characters. I can't wait for the next book in this series! My Rating:

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.

Things We Know by HeartBy: Jessi KirbyRelease Date: April 21, 2015"Quinn Sullivan lost the
love of her life when her boyfriend, Trent, died in an accident their
junior year. In an attempt to get closure, she reached out to the
recipients of his donated organs. Though some answered her letters, the
one Quinn feels matters most--the person who received Trent's heart--has
been silent. Nineteen-year-old Colton Thomas has spent the last
several years in and out of hospitals waiting for a heart transplant.
Now that he's finally received a new heart, Colton is regaining
strength, and he's walking away from his bedridden past with no
intention of looking back. He doesn't want to know about the person who
had to die so that he could live. He only wants to move forward. But
Quinn can't let it go. Venturing outside the system to find Colton,
Quinn takes a risk in hopes of finally laying her memories to rest. But
what begins as an innocent conversation quickly becomes an
attraction--and to make matters worse, Colton has no idea how they're
connected. His zest for life pulls Quinn from her months of sorrow but
leaves her torn between honesty and utter betrayal. Because no matter
how hard she's falling for Colton, each beat of his heart reminds her of
all she's lost." (Summary from goodreads.com)

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.

WickedBy: Jennifer L. ArmentroutRelease Date: December 8, 2014"Things are about to get Wicked in New Orleans. Twenty-two
year old Ivy Morgan isn’t your average college student. She, and others
like her, know humans aren’t the only thing trolling the French Quarter
for fun… and for food. Her duty to the Order is her life. After all,
four years ago, she lost everything at the hands of the creatures she’d sworn to hunt, tearing her world and her heart apart. Ren
Owens is the last person Ivy expected to enter her rigidly controlled
life. He’s six feet and three inches of temptation and swoon-inducing
charm. With forest-green eyes and a smile that’s surely left a stream of
broken hearts in its wake, he has an uncanny, almost unnatural ability
to make her yearn for everything he has to offer. But letting him in is
as dangerous as hunting the cold-blooded killers stalking the streets.
Losing the boy she loved once before had nearly destroyed her, but the
sparking tension that grows between them becomes impossible for Ivy to
deny. Deep down, she wants… she needs more than what her duty demands of
her, what her past has shaped for her. But as Ivy grows closer
to Ren, she realizes she’s not the only one carrying secrets that could
shatter the frail bond between them. There’s something he’s not telling
her, and one thing is for certain. She’s no longer sure what is more
dangerous to her—the ancient beings threatening to take over the town or
the man demanding to lay claim to her heart and her soul." (Summary from goodreads.com)

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.

More Happy Than NotBy: Adam SilveraRelease Date: June 16, 2015"Happiness shouldn't be this hard…When
it first gets announced, the Leteo Institute's memory-alteration
procedure seems too good to be true to Aaron Soto – miracle cure-alls
don't tend to pop up in the Bronx projects. Aaron can't forget how he’s
grown up poor, how his friends all seem to shrug him off, and how his
father committed suicide in their one bedroom apartment. He has the
support of his patient girlfriend, if not necessarily his distant
brother and overworked mother, but it’s not enough. Then Thomas
shows up. He doesn't mind Aaron's obsession over the Scorpius Hawthorne
books and has a sweet movie set-up on his roof. There are nicknames.
Aaron’s not only able to be himself, but happiness feels easy with
Thomas. The love Aaron discovers may cost him what's left of his life,
but since Aaron can't suddenly stop being gay Leteo may be the only way
out…" (Summary from goodreads.com)

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.

Vanishing GirlsBy: Lauren Oliver Release Date: March 3, 2015

"Dara and Nick used to
be inseparable, but that was before the accident that left Dara's
beautiful face scarred and the two sisters totally estranged. When Dara
vanishes on her birthday, Nick thinks Dara is just playing around. But
another girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, has vanished, too, and Nick
becomes increasingly convinced that the two disappearances are linked.
Now Nick has to find her sister, before it's too late. In this
edgy and compelling novel, Lauren Oliver creates a world of intrigue,
loss, and suspicion as two sisters search to find themselves, and each
other." (Summary from goodreads.com)

Monday, October 6, 2014

Black IceBy: Becca FitzpatrickRelease Date: October 7, 2014Source: ARC from BEAPurchase the Book: Amazon*A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review"Sometimes danger is hard to see... until it’s too late. Britt
Pfeiffer has trained to backpack the Teton Range, but she isn't
prepared when her ex-boyfriend, who still haunts her every thought,
wants to join her. Before Britt can explore her feelings for Calvin, an
unexpected blizzard forces her to seek shelter in a remote cabin,
accepting the hospitality of its two very handsome occupants—but these
men are fugitives, and they take her hostage. In exchange for
her life, Britt agrees to guide the men off the mountain. As they set
off, Britt knows she must stay alive long enough for Calvin to find her.
The task is made even more complicated when Britt finds chilling
evidence of a series of murders that have taken place there... and in
uncovering this, she may become the killer’s next target. But
nothing is as it seems in the mountains, and everyone is keeping
secrets, including Mason, one of her kidnappers. His kindness is
confusing Britt. Is he an enemy? Or an ally?" (Summary from goodreads.com)As a fan of Becca Fitzpatrick's Hush Hush series, I have definitely been anticipating Black Ice for a while now. From the moment I picked this book up, I was sucked in to the story. I couldn't put it down for long because I just had to know what would happen next. This was just the type of story that I love because it's got a great balance of creepy and surprising twists. Black Ice is the story of Britt who is going on a backpacking trip with her best friend and unexpectedly her ex-boyfriend as well. While on the way to the cabin, she gets caught in a blizzard. She ends up stumbling upon a cabin where two fugitives just so happen to be hiding out. Britt becomes their hostage and their guide to getting off the mountain.

I liked the characters, but I didn't love them like I wanted to. Britt was interesting and I think she really developed well in certain areas. I definitely would have liked to see her relationships with the several different characters developed more thoroughly though. The side characters were all really interesting in their own ways and they all had this mysteriousness about them. The plot was really twisted and kept me captivated. The pacing was much
stronger in some areas than in others. The story takes place over the
course of just a few days so sometime it felt like it was moving too
quickly. While some of the twists were pretty easy to figure out, there were still some that caught me by surprise. My favorite aspect of this book was definitely how chilling it was.

Overall I really enjoyed Black Ice. This is definitely the type of book that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling read.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.

A Darker Shade of MagicBy: V.E. SchwabRelease Date: February 24, 2015"From V.E. Schwab, the
critically acclaimed author of Vicious, comes a new universe of daring
adventure, thrilling power, and parallel Londons, beginning with A
Darker Shade of Magic. Kell is one of the last
Travelers—magicians with a rare, coveted ability to travel between
parallel universes—as such, he can choose where he lands. There’s
Grey London, dirty and boring, without any magic, ruled by a mad King
George. Then there’s Red London, where life and magic are revered, and
the Maresh Dynasty presides over a flourishing empire. White London,
ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne—a place where
people fight to control magic, and the magic fights back, draining the
city to its very bones. And once upon a time, there was Black
London...but no one speaks of that now. Officially, Kell is the
Red Traveler, personal ambassador and adopted Prince of Red London,
carrying the monthly correspondences between the royals of each London.
Unofficially, Kell is a smuggler, servicing people willing to pay for
even the smallest glimpses of a world they’ll never see—a dangerous
hobby, and one that has set him up for accidental treason. Fleeing into
Grey London, Kell runs afoul of Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty
aspirations, who first robs him, then saves him from a dangerous enemy,
and then forces him to spirit her to another world for a proper
adventure. But perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at
every turn. To save all of the worlds, Kell and Lila will first need to
stay alive—and that is proving trickier than they hoped" (Summary from goodreads.com)

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